9781333582104 - The Passaic Flood of 1902 (Classic Reprint) de Hollister, George Buell (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into a devastating flood that ravaged the Passaic River basin in New Jersey during February and March of 1902. The disaster, the worst in the region's history, caused widespread property destruction, loss of life, and wreaked havoc on the local economy. The author meticulously reconstructs the events leading up to and during the flood, providing a granular account of the precipitation, river gauges, and discharge measurements that contributed to the catastrophe. They explore the physical and physiographic conditions unique to the basin that exacerbated the flood's impact, including the sizable population and burgeoning industries concentrated in the lower valley, the central basin's numerous marshes and wetlands, and the constricted gorge at Little Falls. This study is a valuable resource for hydrologists, historians, and emergency management professionals, offering critical insights into the nature and consequences of extreme flooding events. Through its exploration of the 1902 Passaic flood, the book highlights the crucial need for flood preparedness and mitigation strategies to safeguard communities from the devastating impacts of similar events in the future. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.